Covington, VA 24426

8 water systems14,652 residents

Good water quality with few concerns

B

Score: 65/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

47

Contaminants Detected

240

Violations on Record

40

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History21 / 25
Contaminant Severity19 / 25
System Compliance4 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score65%

65 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
Compare filter types in our Filter Guide →

Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Covington vs VA & National Average

Detected Contaminants

47 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
NitrateAgricultural
Nitrate-NitriteAgricultural
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
Antimony, TotalHeavy Metal
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
Beryllium, TotalHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
NickelHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
Thallium, TotalHeavy Metal
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
ChlorineOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
EndrinOther
MethoxychlorOther
Public NoticeOther
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleOther
ToxapheneOther
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
ROSEDALE/CALLAGHAN, INTERVALE/CLEARWATER PARK, WESGATE, CHEROKEE, COVINGTON, CITY OF +3 more
Population Served:
14,652
Systems With Violations:
6 of 8
Major Violations:
186
Enforcement Actions:
226

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.